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London midday: Easing trade tensions push stocks higher

Wed 23 April 2025 10:48

(Sharecast News) - Rising hopes that the US and China may some day agree to a new trade deal saw the return of risk appetite on London's equity markets on Wednesday, pushing the FTSE 100 to its highest level in three weeks.

Asia report: Markets climb as Trump reassures on Powell, China

Wed 23 April 2025 09:12

(Sharecast News) - Markets across the Asia-Pacific region climbed on Wednesday, buoyed by optimism that US-China trade tensions could ease following remarks from US president Donald Trump.

Europe open: Shares rally as Trump dials down Powell, China remarks

Wed 23 April 2025 08:01

(Sharecast News) - European shares rebounded strongly at the open on Wednesday after President Donald Trump dialled back his attacks on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and hinted at possible lower tariffs for China.

London open: FTSE 100 at three-week high as risk appetite returns

Wed 23 April 2025 07:50

(Sharecast News) - UK markets jumped on Wednesday morning, sending the FTSE 100 to its highest level in nearly three weeks as trade tensions eased, with commodity stocks and financial names providing a big lift.

London pre-open: Big gains expected as trade tensions ease

Wed 23 April 2025 07:22

(Sharecast News) - UK stocks are expected to jump in early deals on Wednesday, tracking strong gains on Wall Street and Asia, as fears about the economic fallout from the trade war begin to ease.

US close: Dow reverses Monday's losses on trade war optimism

Tue 22 April 2025 22:25

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed sharply higher on Tuesday as traders grew optimistic that US-China trade tensions could ease soon.

Europe close: Late rally pushes Stoxx 600 modestly higher

Tue 22 April 2025 16:18

(Sharecast News) - Markets across Europe managed to push higher by Tuesday's close as traders returned to their desks following the four-day Easter weekend, with sentiment helped by a strong rebound on Wall Street.

US open: Dow Jones claws back some of yesterday's heavy losses

Tue 22 April 2025 14:08

(Sharecast News) - Major indices reclaimed some of yesterday's heavy losses early on Tuesday as markets remain volatile following the announcement of Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs earlier this month.

London midday: Sainsbury's, gold miners lift markets but gains limited

Tue 22 April 2025 11:47

(Sharecast News) - London-listed stocks pushed higher by Tuesday lunchtime, though gains were limited with no major economic data or corporate news to steer sentiment following another heavy sell-off on Wall Street the previous session.

Europe midday: Stoxx extends losses as Trump/Powell spat spooks investors

Tue 22 April 2025 11:01

(Sharecast News) - European shares extended losses on Tuesday and gold hit $3,500 for the first time amid concerns over the US Federal Reserve's independence after attacks on its boss Jerome Powell by President Donald Trump and the lack of progress on tar